Vanda plant named SPCDW1318

ABSTRACT

‘SPCDW1318’ is a distinctive variety of  Vanda  which is characterized by orange-brown sepal and petal coloration with brown spots and dark brown floral lip, as well as the stability and uniformity of traits through successive cycles of asexual propagation. The new variety is a  Vanda , typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES

The Latin name of the genus and species of the novel variety disclosedherein is Vanda hybrid.

VARIETY DENOMINATION

The inventive variety of Vanda disclosed herein has been given thevariety denomination ‘SPCDW1318’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This application relates to a new cultivar of Vanda, as described in EUapplication number 2013/2927, filed Sep. 19, 2013, grant pending, towhich applicant claims priority.

Parentage:

The Vanda variety ‘SPCDW1318’ is the result of a planned breedingprogram. The new variety originated as a seedling from the crossing ofthe unpatented, proprietary seed parent Vanda ‘FGN’ with the unpatented,proprietary pollen parent referred to as Vanda ‘NCMN’. The crossing wasmade by the inventor in his research greenhouse in Chonburi, Thailand inOctober of 2002.

The new variety was first selected by the inventor, ThumrongSuphachadiwong, a citizen of Thailand, in December of 2007, in aresearch greenhouse belonging to the inventor in Chonburi, Thailand.After identifying the new variety as a potentially interestingselection, the inventor continued confidential testing and propagationof ‘SPCDW1318’, assessing stability of the unique characteristics ofthis variety.

Asexual Reproduction:

Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1318’ was first performedat a commercial laboratory belonging to the inventor in Chonburi,Thailand by tissue culture in January of 2008. Access to all plants wasrestricted, as plants were kept in a greenhouse not open to the public,and tissue culture plantlets were in a laboratory belonging to theinventor, and not accessible to the public. Through subsequentpropagation by vegetative cuttings, multiple generations have beenreproduced, which have shown that the unique features of this cultivarare stable and reproduced true to type.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The cultivar ‘SPCDW1318’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat withvariations in environment such as temperature, day length, and lightintensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe the unique characteristics of ‘SPCDW1318’. These characteristics incombination distinguish ‘SPCDW1318’ as a new and distinct Vandacultivar:

1. Unique sepal and petal coloration of orange-brown with brown spots;and,

2. Improved plant compatibility for commercial growing methods; and,

3. Dark brown floral lip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 illustrates, as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to makethe same in color photographs of this type, an exemplary plant of‘SPCDW1318’ grown in a commercial greenhouse in Honselersdijk, theNetherlands. This plant is approximately 5.5 years old, shown planted inan 8 by 8 cm container.

FIG. 2 illustrates, in full color, the typical foliage of ‘SPCDW1318’.

FIG. 3 illustrates, in full color, the typical flowers of ‘SPCDW1318’.

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

The following observations and measurements describe ‘SPCDW1318’ plantsgrown in a greenhouse in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. Temperaturesranged were approximately 23 degrees Celsius during the day and 19degrees Celsius at night. No photoperiodic or chemical treatments weregiven to the plants. When natural lighting fell below 150 Watt,artificial lighting is given at 10,000 lux for 16 hours a day.Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical planttypes.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that certain characteristicswill vary with older or, conversely, with younger plants. ‘SPCDW1318’has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. Wheredimensions, sizes, colors and other characteristics are given, it is tobe understood that such characteristics are approximations or averagesset forth as accurately as practicable. The phenotype of the variety maydiffer from the descriptions set forth herein with variations inenvironmental, climactic and cultural conditions. Color notations arebased on The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, The RoyalHorticultural Society, London, 2007 edition.

A botanical description of ‘SPCDW1318’ and comparisons with othervarieties of Vanda are provided below.

Technical Description of the Variety

-   Plant description:    -   -   Growth habit.—Monopodial, upright.        -   Average height from base (plant grown in hanging basket, so            no soil line present) to top of foliage.—38.0 cm.        -   Average height from base (plant grown in hanging basket, so            no soil line present) to top of flowers.—60.0 cm.        -   Plant spread.—Average of 36.8 cm.        -   Normal pot size.—Hanging basket (8 by 8 cm square).        -   Growth rate.—Moderate.        -   Number of leaves per plant.—Average of 21.        -   Propagation type.—Tissue Culture.        -   Propagation details.—The time needed from for the start of a            mericlone to get the small plants ready for deflasking is            approximately 24 months under a controlled temperature of            about 26 degrees Celsius. After that period plants have            matured roots. Plants start to make roots in the last 6            months in flasks. After deflasking they remain in a shaded            and controlled environment.        -   Disease resistance.—Good resistance to the normal diseases            found in Vanda.        -   Drought tolerance and cold tolerance.—Drought tolerance is            typical for species. Superior cold tolerance, to            approximately 6 degrees Celsius.-   Root system: Moderately to heavy rooting with aerial roots only.    Roots very fleshy, non-fibrous. Average length of old roots is 55.1    cm, average diameter of old roots is 0.4 cm, average diameter of    young roots is 0.7 cm. Old roots colored yellow-green; near RHS    146D. Young roots colored greyed-green; near RHS 192C to 192D,    growing tips of roots yellow-green; 152A.-   Foliage:    -   -   Arrangement.—Distichous.        -   Average length.—Approximately 26.0 cm.        -   Average width.—Approximately 2.8 cm.        -   Shape of blade.—Ligulate, strongly carinate.        -   Aspect.—Moderately curved.        -   Apex.—Unequal to unequal emarginated.        -   Base.—Sheathing.        -   Sheath length.—Average 1.9 cm.        -   Sheath width.—Average 1.6 cm.        -   Sheath color.—Green; near RHS N144D.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture of top surface.—Glabrous, very slightly glossy.        -   Texture of bottom surface.—Glabrous, matte.        -   Color of young foliage, upper side.—Yellow-green; near RHS            144A.        -   Color of young foliage, under side.—Yellow-green to green;            in between near RHS 143B and 144A.        -   Color of mature foliage, upper side.—Green; near RHS 137B.        -   Color of mature foliage, under side.—Yellow-green; near RHS            146B.        -   Venation.—Parallel.        -   Venation coloration.—As leaf surface; upper side green; near            RHS 137B and lower side yellow-green; near RHS 146B.        -   Petiole.—No petioles present, leaves sessile.-   Inflorescence:    -   -   Flowers per stem.—Average of 13.        -   Inflorescence arrangement.—Axially placed raceme.        -   Inflorescence height.—Approximately 22.4 cm (measured from            base of lowest flower to top of upper flower).        -   Inflorescence width.—Approximately 14.7 cm.        -   Peduncle.—Length — Approximately 45.0 cm. Width —            Approximately 0.8 cm. Aspect — Approximately 20° angle to            rosette. Strength — Strong. Texture — Smooth, moderately            glossy. Color — Yellow-green; near RHS 144A.-   Bud:    -   -   Rate of opening.—Buds open approximately three weeks from            first sight.        -   Length.—Average of 1.7 cm.        -   Diameter.—Average of 1.6 cm.        -   Shape.—Broad obovate.        -   Color.—Greyed-red; near RHS 178A but slightly darker, base            yellow-green; near RHS 150C.-   Flower:    -   -   Flower type.—Zygomorphic (orchidaceous), typical shape for            the genus Vanda.        -   Shape.—Zygomorphic, consisting of three sepals and three            petals, one of which is transformed into a labellum (lip).        -   Length (height).—Approximately 8.5 cm.        -   Width.—Approximately 8.5 cm.        -   Depth.—Approximately 2.8 cm.        -   Fragrance.—No fragrance.        -   Persistent.—No.        -   Quantity of petals.—3 (2 “traditional” petals and a labellum            (lip), described separately).        -   Petals.—Arrangement — one lateral petal on each side Length            — Approximately 3.9 cm. Width — Approximately 3.8 cm. Shape            — Near orbicular to broad ovate Apex — Obtuse Base — Cuneate            Margin — Entire, very slightly undulate Texture of Upper            forward surface — Glabrous, matte, velvety Texture of Lower            back surface — Glabrous, matte, velvety Color When opening,            forward surface — Yellow; near RHS 11B, finely dotted            greyed-red; near RHS 182C and 182D. Petal heavily dotted            with larger dots, greyed-purple; near RHS 183B and 183C.            Color When opening, back surface — Yellow; near RHS 11B and            11C, tinged greyed-red towards the margins and top; near RHS            182A and 182B. Color When Fully Opened, forward surface —            Greyed-red; near RHS 178B, heavily dotted; greyed-purple;            near RHS 183A and 183B. Color When Fully Opened, back            surface — Greyed-red; near RHS 178B and 178C, base            greyed-orange; near RHS 164C. Fading, forward surface — Not            fading. Fading, back surface — Not fading. Color Venation            Fully Opened, forward surface — Veins not visible, colored            as petal surface. Color Venation Fully Opened, back surface            — Main vein greyed-orange; near RHS 164B, other veins as            petal surface.        -   Labellum/lip.—Shape — Three-lobed, lateral lobes involute,            central lobe very slightly revolute. Length — Approximately            1.8 cm (excl. spur) Width — Approximately 1.7 cm. Texture —            Glabrous, slightly glossy, with 3 callosities Apex —            Emarginate to straight Base — Cuneate Color When Opening,            forward surface — Lateral lobes yellow and yellow-orange;            near RHS 9B and 15A. Central lobe and callosities            greyed-purple; in between near RHS 183A and 185A, base            greyed-orange; near RHS 176D. Color When Opening, back            surface — Lateral lobes yellow; near RHS 8B. Central lobe            greyed-purple; in between near RHS 183A and 185A, base            greyed-orange; near RHS 176B. Color When Fully Opened,            forward surface — Lateral lobes yellow and yellow-orange;            near RHS 13A and 21A. Central lobe and callosities            greyed-purple; near RHS 183A but darker, base greyed-orange;            near RHS 176B to 176C. Color When Fully Opened, back surface            — Lateral lobes yellow; near RHS 9B and 12B. Central lobe            greyed-purple; near RHS 183A but darker, margins            greyed-orange; near RHS 174A, base lighter; near RHS 164B.            Fading, forward surface — Not fading Fading, back surface —            Not fading Color Venation Fully Opened, forward surface — No            venation visible on labellum. Color Venation Fully Opened,            back surface — No venation visible on labellum. Margin —            Entire.        -   Spurs.—Quantity — Average of 1 Appearance — Short            triangular, in line with central lobe of labellum. Length —            Approximately 0.8 cm. Width — Approximately 0.55 cm. Height            — Approximately 0.6 cm (at the base). Shape — Short            triangular Apex — Obtuse Base — Broad cuneate Margin —            Entire Texture — Glabrous, very slightly glossy Color —            Yellow-orange; near RHS 20B.        -   Sepals.—Quantity — Average of 3 Appearance — One dorsal            sepal (pointing upright) and two lateral sepals. Length —            Dorsal sepal approximately 4.5 cm and lateral sepals            approximately 4.2 cm. Width — Dorsal sepal approximately 4.0            cm and lateral sepals approximately 4.4 cm. Shape — Dorsal            sepal broad ovate to near orbicular. Lateral sepals near            orbicular to reniform. Apex — Obtuse Base — Cuneate Margin —            Entire Texture — Glabrous, matte, velvety Color — Dorsal            sepal greyed-red; near RHS 178B, lighter towards the            margins; near 178C and 178D, base greyed-orange; near 164B,            heavily dotted greyed-purple; near RHS 183B. Lateral sepals            greyed-red; near RHS 178A, heavily dotted greyed-purple;            near RHS 183A and 183B.        -   Pedicels.—Length — Approximately 5.9 cm. Diameter —            Approximately 0.6 cm. Angle — Approximately 80° angle to            peduncle Strength — Very strong Texture — Glabrous, axially            angled with 5 “ribs”, axially twisted (due to resupination),            glossy. Color — Greyed-purple; near RHS 185D.-   Reproductive organs: Stamens, style and stigma fused into column?    Yes    -   -   Column length.—Approximately 0.7 cm.        -   Column diameter.—Approximately 0.7 cm.        -   Column color.—Yellow; near RHS 12B, under side lighter; 7B.        -   Ovary position.—Inferior.        -   Ovary diameter.—Approximately 0.5 cm.        -   Ovary color.—Yellow; near RHS 8A.        -   Pollen color.—Yellow; near RHS 13A.-   Seed and fruit: Seed production has not been observed.-   Comparisons with parent plants: Plants of the new cultivar    ‘SPCDW1318’ are similar to the seed parent, Vanda ‘FGN’ in most    horticultural characteristics. The new variety, however, produces    flowers with a different color and color pattern than the seed    parent. Plants of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1318’ are similar to the    pollen parent, Vanda ‘NCMN’ in most horticultural characteristics.    Plants of the new variety, however, are larger, with a longer leaf    span than the pollen parent.-   Comparisons with other commercial Vanda: ‘SPCDW1318’ is similar in    most horticultural characteristics to the patented commercial    variety Vanda ‘Blue Magic’ in most horticultural characteristics.    The new variety, however, produces sepals and petals colored    orange-brown with is brown spots whereas ‘Blue Magic’ produces    petals and sepals that are white with thick, dark purple netting.    The new variety has smaller flowers than ‘Blue Magic’.

That which is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct variety of Vanda plantnamed ‘SPCDW1318’, substantially as described and illustrated herein.